The Board

WILLIAM (BILL) CASH 
CHAIRMAN

Mr Cash joined the Blackthorn Board in May 2007 as a non-executive Director following an 18 month engagement as a Consultant advising the Company mainly on base metals concentrates quality and maketing matters and product transport and shipping logistics in relation to the development of the Perkoa Zinc Mine. In January 2008, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director until August 2008, and as an executive Director until December 2008 when he was then appointed non-executive Chairman of the Board.

SCOTT LOWE
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Scott Lowe is a senior business executive with extensive experience in the mining and maritime logistics industries.  Scott is currently employed as Managing Director and CEO with Blackthorn Resources Ltd - a publicly listed company focused on exploration and development of mineral businesses.  Senior management roles have also been held in BHP Billiton, Peabody Pacific and P&O.  A post-graduate qualification is held in Business Management (MBA) along with tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Australia), and a Diploma in Marine Terminal Operations from King's Point Merchant Marine Academy New York USA.  Scott is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Nicole (Nicki) Bowman
Non-Executive Director

Nicki Bowman joined the Blackthorn Board having gained extensive experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer in private practice within a Top 10 Australian law firm. Nicki has held Senior Corporate Counsel positions in BHP and Bluescope Steel, before moving into Senior Management and Executive positions.  Her experience included key roles in Merger and Acquisition transactions, leading contract negotiations, and managing corporate restructures. Nicki holds Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Law degrees from Sydney University and was recently admitted as a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

MICHAEL OPPENHEIMER
Non-Executive Director

Mike Oppenheimer is a senior executive with over 30 years’ experience in the resources sector. He has extensive business leadership and value delivery experience in the international mining industry. Now a principal and founder of a mining investment and advisory group, Mike’s most recent CEO position was with Ferrexpo Plc, where he established the iron ore company’s business model and led it through a successful IPO in London in 2007. Under his leadership, the company experienced strong growth in share value resulting in Ferrexpo being included in the FTSE 100 index. Prior to his successful stewardship of Ferrexpo, Mike was with BHP Billiton since 1988 in senior positions, including roles on the Executive Committee reporting to the CEO. His experience includes leadership of BHP Billiton’s businesses in minerals and petroleum, and he played a significant role in the BHP and Billiton merger, integrating the energy coal businesses.

derek carter
Non-Executive Director

Derek Carter has over 40 years’ experience in exploration and mine geology, including 17 years in management of ASX-listed exploration companies. He held senior positions in the Shell Group of Companies and Burmine Ltd before founding Minotaur Exploration in 1993. Derek was Managing Director of Minotaur Exploration from its inception until 2010 when he became Chairman of the company. He is also currently Chairman of Petratherm Ltd, and is a director of Mithril Resources Ltd and Toro Energy Ltd, all of which are listed on the ASX. Derek was Vice President and later, President, of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy, was a director of the Australian Gold Council and Chairman of the Minerals Exploration Advisory Group, a body advising the Federal Minister on issues affecting exploration within Australia. He is currently a member of the South Australian Resources Development Board, and the South Australian Minerals and Petroleum Experts Group. He is also Board member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

PETER KALKANDIS
Non-Executive Director

Peter Kalkandis is a full-time employee of Glencore Australia Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Glencore International and is Head of Glencore’s Base Metals Desk in Australia.

Chris Brown
CFO / Company Secretary

Chris Brown has over 25 years' experience in senior finance roles for public companies in Australia and New Zealand, including Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary for Sydney Gas Ltd and General Manager, Accounting for AGL. Chris is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Auckland University and a Diploma in Corporate Management.